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Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment

Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC003
State Code
WH810
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, test and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal on vessels up to 500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.WARNING: Relevant state/territory training and qualification requirements need to be fulfilled by any persons carrying out installation, maintenance and/or repair of refrigeration equipment especially with regard to preventing the escape of refrigerants into the atmosphere and to electrical work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate electrical systems and equipment
  • 1.1 Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on electrical systems and equipment according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.2 Systems and equipment are operated according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.3 Faults are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify them
  • 1.4 Faults are reported and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
2 Carry out routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
  • 2.1 Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work
  • 2.2 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 2.3 Components to be maintained are isolated
  • 2.4 Systems are tested and test results are compared with manufacturer specifications
  • 2.5 Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification
  • 2.6 Unserviceable components are tagged according to organisational procedures and appropriate personnel are notified
3 Isolate faulty components for repair
  • 3.1 Faulty items or components are isolated according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Operational check is carried out on equipment or system to ensure its compliance with manufacturer specification
4 Clean up and complete documentation
  • 4.1 Work area is cleared and cleaned
  • 4.2 Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG381 MARC2003A Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB86 MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment Unit of competency